PLANTING

Grafted tomatoes are not planted the same way as non-grafted. DO NOT BURY THE GRAFT. Plant your Mighty’ Mato at the same level it is in the container that you purchased.

In ground
Plant in good soil that has been amended with organic compost.

In large pots
Grafted tomatoes perform better in the ground, because of their aggressive root system. However, the exclusive SuperNatural rootstock of the Mighty ‘Mato allows it to also performs well in containers. Use a 15-gallon minimum size pot and any good organic potting soil.

CARE

A grafted tomato is more resistant to environmental stress than other tomatoes. A few simple steps will ensure baskets of fruit:

• Full sun is best
• Large tomato cage to accommodate
• Prune suckers to increase airflow and increase health of plant (this is to thin out some of the vegetation). Fruits ripen faster, too!

PLANT FOOD

Use an organic or time-release fertilizer to get a more even feed. Avoid high nitrogen foods or chemical foods which may result in too much green growth and delayed fruiting.

SOIL

Well-draining organic soils provide the best medium for all vegetables.

WATERING

The vigorous SuperNatural rootstock actually requires less water than seed-grown tomatoes. Water only as required and mulch the soil to prevent moisture loss.

HARVESTING

Pick as you would any tomato, but find some friends to share the bounty with.

 

Disclaimer: Remember that your grafted tomato plant is resistant to soil-borne diseases and nematodes, but burying the graft will negate these benefits.